Overview
Muroran is a hook-shaped peninsula city with a gritty industrial heritage that offers an authentic counterpoint to Hokkaido's tourist hotspots. The city is famous as the birthplace of curry ramen, a uniquely Japanese fusion dish that draws food pilgrims.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
Tourist association website Otto. Muroran (muro-kanko.com) has Japanese-only information with machine translation available.
Food
Curry ramen is the signature dish. Ajinodaiō Muroran Honten (¥930) is the original and most famous spot, open W-M 11:00-15:00.
Money
Japan is largely cash-based in smaller cities. Carry sufficient yen as many restaurants and accommodations in Muroran do not accept credit cards.
Transport
Muroran Station is the main hub; the JR Hakodate Line connects north to Sapporo and south to Hakodate. The Hokkaido Expressway has an interchange at Muroran for road travelers.
